If you're new to road riding or just want an excellent value in a road pedal then look no further than Shimano R540 Road Pedals. These pedals are all about inspiring confidence, be it their wide pedal platform for an incredible amount of support to the large binding target that ensures clipping in is a breeze. Replete with legendary Shimano quality from top to bottom, the aluminum body and chromoly spindle are built for the long haul without being boat anchors under your feet while the sealed cartridge bearings will just keep spinning smoothly ride after ride after ride.

Wide, low-profile platform helps deliver better power transfer and support for your foot

This is a good value pedal. On my old set up I had Look Keo Sprint's. Comparatively, this seem to be on par, maybe just a little heavier. Shimano's Dura Ace pedals only save 82 grams compared to these yet cost $114 more. I'll stick with these. Easy to install, easy to adjust tension, come with cleats. Not to mention look great with my white frame.

Decided to get back into road riding after nearly 20 years and wanted to get more up-to-date pedals (I bought my Time pedals back in 1992). For an expensive pedal these Shimanos look good and work pretty well. Clicking in is easy, although I sometimes have difficulty getting out of them (I haven't bothered adjusting the tension, which you can do). All in all, a great entry-level road pedal.

Bought this for a Mekk Pinnerelo AL 1.5 I bought from Nashbar. For anything short of perhaps competitive racing, where ounces count, these are fantastic. Clip in easy, clip out easy, smooth, and adjustable. I've never accidently de-clipped with these. What else do you really need. I can't fathom why anyone who doesn't ride for money needs anything more. However, If you are the guy who has to brag about the custom carbon fiber valve caps you just got or the $6000 rims on your bike then these obviously aren't for you (actually, they might be because you are probably broke now) but then you probably aren't reading the reviews on these either.